Analysed And Abriged- Strengthens TM Registry

Salient features of New TM Rules 2017

1 SALIENT FEATURES OF TRADEMARK RULES' 2017  Number of Forms have been brought down from 74 to 8  Official Fees for Trade Mark Registration: There has been a considerable hike in the Government fee structure. Applicants are now been categorised as per their legal status and the Government fee differs for such categories. - Per class official fee is now applicable only to requests made in TM-A, TM-O and TM-R. - The New Rules' 2017 waivers the Association fee for associating a TM application with other related marks. However, it is important to obtain consent for association of Marks. - Renewal fee can now be paid one year in advance of such renewal falling due as against six months period under Rules 2002.  Reduction of Fee for Start Ups, Individuals and Small Enterprises: The "Start ups" and "Small Enterprises" are defined in Rule 2 (x) and (v). Applicants falling in the above categories can avail fee concession.  Promotion